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Tarta de Santiago
Almond cake from Galicia dusted with the Cross of Saint James. Gluten-free, fragrant with lemon, and elegantly simple.
Prep 15 min
Cook 40 min
Total 55 min
Serves 8
Dessert·Spanish·Easy
Ingredients
Step 1 — Cake
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Mix batter
Beat eggs and sugar until pale. Fold in almond flour, lemon zest, and cinnamon.
- 2
Bake
Pour into a greased 9-inch pan. Bake at 350°F for 35–40 minutes until golden and set.
- 3
Decorate
Cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar using a St. James cross stencil if desired.
Nutrition per serving: 280 cal · 8g protein · 28g carbs · 16g fat · 2g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
